LIST | Cherry blossom-themed pop-up bars and restaurants around the DMV
WASHINGTON (7News) — D.C.'s Tidal Basin will soon be lined with pink and white cherry blossom trees, setting the perfect scene for an evening out.
Here’s your ultimate guide to Instagram-worthy cherry blossom-themed pop-up bars and restaurants throughout March and April.
Washington, D.C.
Compass Coffee
This popular DMV favorite has a variety of cherry blossom-flavored drinks. You can purchase iced, frozen or hot drinks from the shop, or order the cherry blossom blend online.
Multiple locations
Shake Shack
Celebrate the cherry blossoms with Shake Shack’s limited-time cherry blossom shake.
Multiple locations
Georgetown Cupcake
Georgetown Cupcake is offering a Cherry Blossom Celebration Dozen featuring two cherry blossom cupcakes, two cherry cheesecake cupcakes, two white chocolate cherry cupcakes, four pink flower blossom cupcakes and two chocolate cupcakes with whipped chocolate ganache frosting. These cupcakes are available now through April 30.
3301 M St NW, Washington, D.C. 20007
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar
Enjoy the Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bars seasonal menu from March 2 through April 13, featuring their Papa Rellena appetizer, Chicken Katsu main course, and double chocolate brownie with rich creamy cherry ice cream dessert.
801 9th St NW Ste A, Washington, D.C. 20001
CUT by Wolfgang Puck
Enjoy a 3-course tasting menu highlighting the flavors of spring. The vibrant and memorable experience offers a Linzer cookie with foie gras and sour cherry marmalade, a skull island prawn with sunflower seed and cherry gremolata, cherry wood smoked short rib with luxardo cherry mostarda, Umeboshi plum and black garlic BBQ, and garlic scallion milk bread, topped off with strawberry and cherry blossom caramelized shortcake with basil stracciatella gelato for dessert.
1050 31st St NW, Washington, D.C. 20007
Via Sophia
Via Sophia is hosting Hanami at Hamilton, an immersive experience featuring a culinary celebration of the cherry blossom season with themed decor and a variety of cocktails with notes of rose and cherry from March 7 through June 28.
1001 14th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20005
Ciel Social Club
Head to Ciel Social Club for Ciel Cherry Blossom to immerse in cherry blossom decor and taste delicious flavors from a themed drink menu from lychee martinis to Japanese black Manhattans starting March 7.
601 9th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
Lulu’s Winegarden
See Lulu’s Winegarden debut Lulu Flora Garden, a spring flower pop-up offering specialty cocktails under floral installations.
7News spoke to a Lulu’s Winegarden spokesperson, Brittany Garrison.
There will absolutely be some cherry blossoms involved in the decor, along with plenty of hundreds of colorful various flowers in the form of blossoming arched entryway, a whimsical ‘upside-down garden’ above the dining room, floral clouds above the bar, and hanging flowers outside.
1940 11th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
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Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken
The Cherry Blossom Doughnut is back! Featuring a tart red cherry jam, cream cheese glaze, and the iconic cherry blossom design. Guests can enjoy the cherry blossom doughnut this season during Sunday Brunch at The Jefferson D.C.'s Greenhouse.
1308 G St NW, Washington, D.C. 20005
Residents Café and Bar
Experience the blossoms installation and new spring menu starting March 18.
1306 18th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20036
Ambar Balkan Cuisine
Celebrate the cherry blossoms with exclusive themed specials while viewing cherry blossom decor at each Ambar location.
Participating Ambar restaurant locations.
Oyamel
Oyamel will celebrate the Cherry Blossom season this year with special dishes and drinks available from March 20 to April 13. Special menu items include Tacos de Camarones, Tacos de Pancita, Agua Chile de Remolacha, Sopa Fria, Petalo de Rosa Margarita, and more.
401 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Love, Makoto
Starting March 20, you can enjoy menu items inspired by cherry blossoms from their "Love on the Run" selection. Savor a variety of special items, including desserts like cherry blossom donuts with cherry glaze and their Sakura Cherry Soft Serve, among others!
200 Massachusetts Ave NW Ste 150, Washington, DC 20001
Zaytinya
Sip on a variety of cherry blossom-themed cocktails, whiskey, and beer from March 20 through April 13.
701 9th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
Calico
See Calico’s antique metal greenhouse with pink and white Sakura blooms while sipping on floral cocktails and Japanese spirits at the 2nd Annual “Birdcage in Bloom” Pop-Up from March 20 to April 13.
50 Blagden Aly NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood and Crab
Available during lunch and dinner service, March 20 through April 13, Executive Chef Darryl Abraham’s “Cherry Picks” menu celebrates the best of the Chesapeake Bay alongside a geographically diverse selection of seafood selections reflective of the national and international reach of D.C.’s most beloved spring observance.
700 K St. NW Ste 70, Washington, D.C. 20001
China Chilcano
China Chilcano is celebrating the cherry blossoms from March 20 through April 16 by embracing the Japanese influence on Peruvian cuisine. Throughout their four-week series of limited-time cocktails, dishes, and desserts, you’ll be able to enjoy Gyudon a la Yoshinoya, chewy mochi ice cream, Sakura sour cocktail, and more.
418 7th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20004
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Dovetail
From March 22 through April 13, Dovetail's seasonal cherry blossom menu will feature breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner and cocktail items. From forbidden rice pudding to a Sakura yogurt parfait, Dovetail will have numerous themed dishes.
1430 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20005
Hi-Lawn
Hi-Lawn's cherry blossom pop-up bar, the BLOOMROOM, opens April 4. Guests can expect an immersive visual arts show paired with floral cocktails and spring bites.
1309 5th St NE, Washington, D.C. 20002
Mercy Me
Located in the Yours Truly DC Hotel “The Blossom Garden,” inspired by the beauty of Japanese Sakura Blossoms and the renewal of spring, is coming mid-March.
1143 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20037
The Silver Lyan
The Silver Lyan will have a cherry blossom bar located in their Dishonesty Bar offering specialty cocktails inspired by the global Japanese diaspora and small bites.
7News spoke to Alex Leidy, General Manager of Silver Lyan.
We’re working with Adriana Salame, the designer of many of DC’s best-loved cherry blossom events over the years, to envelop the space completely in cherry blossoms with the intent to make it feel completely transportive.
900 F St NW, Washington, D.C. 20004
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Blossom Brunch on 17th Street
Cherry blossom-inspired menus and special Cherry Blossom decor from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. March 30.
Lyle Hotel and businesses on Dupont's 17th Street 17th and R Streets NW Washington, D.C.
Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival
Experience the vibrant culture of Japan at the Japan-America Society of Washington, D.C.’s 63rd Annual Sakura Matsuri-Japanese Street Festival April 12 to April 13.
Pennsylvania Avenue from 3rd to 7th Streets NW, Washington, D.C.
JINYA Ramen Bar Union Market
A cherry blossom sake tasting at JINYA Ramen Bar from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. March 27.
1259 4th St NE, Washington, D.C. 20002
Figleaf at Hotel Zena
Figleaf's cherry picks menu includes specialty brunch and dinner items until April 13, along with various a la carte specials.
1155 14th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20005
Metrobar
Metrobar is hosting Paws and Petals Yappy Hour with the National Cherry Blossom Festival on April 13 with furry friends, doggie beer, and more.
640 Rhode Island Avenue NE, Washington, D.C. 20002
Pendry DC
Taste Pendry's cherry blossom boozy tea menu among other treats at the Wharf through April 30.
655 Water St SW, Washington, D.C. 20024
Kingbird Bar at the Watergate Hotel
Chef Masaaki "Uchi" Uchino is hosting a 15-course pop-up dining experience at the Watergate Hotel with seasonal spring fish through April 14.
2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20037
Quadrant Bar & Lounge at the Ritz-Carlton
Quadrant Bar & Lounge is offering a "Cherry Blossom Tea Time" until April 6, featuring the Fleur de Geisha tea and pastries with Sakura-inspired flavors.
1150 22nd St NW, Washington, D.C. 20037
Barrel House Cafe and Bar
Barrel House is unveiling its "Sakura" cherry blossom pop-up bar including themed drinks and cherry blossom-inspired decorations.
1341 14th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20005
A.Kitchen + Bar
Bar and patio seating allows guests to view faux cherry blossom trees while trying the restaurant's new food and drink specials through April 13.
1010 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20037
Seven Reasons
This pan-Latin restaurant is offering special drinks including the "Zen Garden" and "Tangeroni Sour" in honor of cherry blossom season.
931 H St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
Gerrard Street Kitchen at the Darcy Hotel
Gerrard Street Kitchen is offering a 3-course cherry blossom menu featuring a signature Sakura Reverie cocktail.
1515 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20005
MARYLAND
Bond 45
There is a seasonal full à la carte feast menu at Bond 45 March 20 through the 26, followed by their seasonal appetizer and cocktail menu March 27 through April 14. Enjoy their cherry citrus salad, cherry blossom Pana cotta, and bond blossom cocktails, among other items.
149 Waterfront St, National Harbor, MD 20745
The Daily Dish Neighborhood Bistro & Bar
Explore the flavors of spring with vibrant cherry blossom specials and a limited-time Spring Wine Fling March 20 through April 13.
8301 Grubb Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910
The Dish & Dram Neighborhood Gastro Pub
March 20 through April 13, enjoy cherry blossom specials including the Lilium Inter Spinas cocktail and seasonal bites like the pan-seared scallop with yuzu crème, crispy enoki mushrooms and pickled blackberry.
10301 Kensington Pkwy, Kensington, MD 20895
Sakura Sunday 2025
The National Harbour will have free cultural activities including an artisanal Japanese marketplace, cultural performances, culinary delights, a Sakura Spirits Garden, Water Lantern Festival and more from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. March 30.
National Harbor Plaza & Capital Canopy 153 National Plaza, National Harbor, MD 20745
Fialova
Located in the Bethesdan Hotel, Fialova is serving cherry blossom-themed cocktails and small bites available now through April 14.
8120 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
VIRGINIA
Wren
Taste some splendidly crafted Cherry Blossom limited-time dishes! Wren is serving Futomaki, a Japanese sushi with unagi, tamago, asparagus, shiitake mushrooms, mountain burdock root, and sakura oboro, and a Sakura Milk Pudding topped with cherry blossom jelly.
1825 Capital One Drive South McLean, VA, 22102
Sense of Thai
View Sense of Thai's 2nd annual cherry blossom pop-up event in Chantilly and Ashburn VA March 13 to April 30.
25031 Riding Plz #150, Chantilly, VA 20152 and 20413 Exchange St, Ashburn, VA 20147
Tiki Thai Reston
Seasonal drinks, cherry blossom-themed decor, and flower installations can be found now at Tiki Thai Reston.
Tiki Thai 12100 Sunset Hills Rd Ste 107, Reston, VA 20190
Vienna THAI & Bar
Enjoy this cherry blossom pop-up with exclusive seasonal cocktails inspired by the beauty of spring from March 14 through April 13.
226 Maple Ave W, Vienna, VA 22180
Urbano - Mexican Fare
In honor of the Cherry Blossom Festival, Urbano embraces the season through their limited-time Cherry Blossom Menu from March 20 through April 13. Enjoy their Spring in Your Step Paloma, Crispy Cauliflower Bites, Spring Bloom Tacos on pink tortillas, and their Cherry Blossom Churros dusted in pink sugar with a cherry pink dipping sauce on the side.
Several Locations
Barrel & Bushel
From March 20 to April 13, Barrel & Bushel is featuring its seasonal "Cherry Picks" menu, which includes special items like the snow crab cocktail with cherry vinaigrette and the blooming empress spritz made with elderflower gin, cherry blossom honey syrup, lemon, and prosecco, among others!
7901 Tysons One Place (located on the Plaza), Tysons, VA 22102
Center in Bloom at Tysons Corner
Tysons Corner Center will showcase a selection of retailers and restaurants offering cherry blossom-themed collections, merchandising, food and beverage offerings, and experiences. Featured retail offerings include LUSH, LEGO, Dyson, and more from March 20 through April 13.
Tysons Corner Center Plaza 7901 Tysons One Place, Tysons, VA 22102
Pink Beats
A three-part music series featuring top local talent, spring-inspired food and drinks with blossom-themed décor, lawn games, and special giveaways from March 27 to April 10.
Water Park 1601 Crystal Dr, Arlington, VA 22202
The House of Suntory
Chef’s Supper Club is collaborating with The House of Suntory for a 5-course Cherry Blossom Dinner from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. March 27. Each course will be accompanied by custom cocktails created with The House of Suntory spirits.
480 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Blossom Bash at Tysons Corner
Tysons Corner Center will feature a variety of cherry blossom-themed entertainment, performances, food sampling, and attractions from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 30.
Tysons Corner Center Plaza 7901 Tysons One Place Tysons, VA 22102
Cheesetique
The old-school cheese shops Cherry Blossom Festival menu will be available from March 20 through April 13. The menu features, an umami cheese plate, a bloomy bliss grilled cheese, cocktails, mocktails, festival cheesecakes, and a wine flight with tasting notes!
2411 Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301
Cherry Blossom Rooftop Popup
Step atop Clarendon Ballroom's rooftop and witness the transformation into a spring garden. See a full canvas of pink and white blossoms featuring seasonal-themed cocktails, tasty bites, photo ops, giveaways, yard games and entertainment April 4 and 5.
Clarendon Ballroom 3185 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, VA 22201
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